Dibromoneopentylglycol (FR-513) from China
Dibromoneopentylglycol, chemically known as 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol, is a halogenated acyclic alcohol used primarily as a reactive flame retardant in polyurethane foams and resins. It falls under HTS 2905.59.30.00 as a specific brominated derivative of neopentylglycol, an acyclic diol, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for chemically defined organic compounds with halogen directly linked to carbon.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity and provide chemical analysis certificates to confirm it meets the exact specification for 2905.59.30.00; ensure SDS includes CAS 3296-90-0
• Watch for REACH and TSCA pre-notice requirements for flame retardants